Public holidays

Services and visa

All consular services and visa support for residents of the countries listed below are provided by the Embassy of Switzerland in Abu Dhabi. Information can be found on the websites concerned:

United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – Services
United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – Visa

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

The embassy will be closed as per public holidays on the following days:
Thursday	16.10.2025	Closed for operational reasons
Monday	01.12.2025	Commemoration Day
Tuesday	02.12.2025	UAE National Day
Wednesday	03.12.2025	UAE National Day
Friday	12.12.2025	Closed for operational reasons
Wednesday	24.12.2025	Christmas' Eve
Thursday	25.12.2025	Christmas
Friday	26.12.2025	Boxing Day
Wednesday	31.12.2025	New Year's Eve